US Bridges

Spring Road over Small Drain

Good

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 5N R 5E B · Structure no. SA1900000000049

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Road over Small Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Spring Road over Small Drain in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSpring Road
CrossesSmall Drain
LocationSec 13 T 5N R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 11
Coordinates31.40231, -90.65306
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Road over Small Drain built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Road over Small Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Spring Road over Small Drain carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spring Road over Small Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Spring Road over Small Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.